The Harlem Renaissance started a period, for African Americans, that hasn't truly ended in regard to a proliferation of art, literature and philosophy.

How to find an Arthritis support group that can comfort you in the wee hours.

Copyright limits the public domain of ideas. The Creative Commons is establishing a way for licenced works to remain part of the public domain, letting other artists manipulate work for their own projects. This is a new start for information age art.

The geographical and physical aspects of the conflict in Chechnya.

A easy to understand description of the Advance Directive, including the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.

How can health care professionals assess and work with patients to minimize the risk of falling? This article discusses reducing the risk of falls, and interventions which help.

Just inside the guard gate, the world renowned 17-Mile Drive in Carmel, Calif., begins with primarily downhill and often winding two-lane road to Pebble Beach Golf Links. The tree-line route features lavish, oceanfront homes and a predominately forest-lik

In today's public schools, it is referred to as the silent crisis. The issue is "Cutting," the intentional act of causing injury to oneself.

With the addition of the 5.3-liter, 325-horsepower V8 extended cab (EXT), eight Chevrolet Trailblazer models are on the road in 2005. And as the largest and most powerful Blazer available, the new EXT has plenty to offer.

The Honda Accord is arguably the most reliable, well-respected vehicle on the road today. It's not the most luxurious or the fastest car. It doesn't have luxury car status or solicit overt double-takes from passersby.But what it does is have is plenty of

Music Reviews of "jambands" Widespread Panic, String Cheese Incident, Jemimah Puddleduck, Warren Haynes, Gov't Mule, Keller Williams, The Radiators, Mr. Blotto and Little Feat.

When U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was questioned by an American soldier regarding the shortage of armor to protect our troops in Iraq, his insensitive response seemed to suggest that armor is for sissies, because even armored humvees can expl

U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's discounting of the Geneva Conventions and the Bush administration's opposition to other international laws and treaties suggest that the U.S. government has embarked on a dangerous course of pursuing its own intere

When the average American thinks of assisted suicide, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the infamous Dr. Jack Kevorkian, dubbed the Angel of Death, who was imprisoned in 1999 for helping some terminally ill people to end their lives. But despit

Upon Condoleezza Rice's nomination for US Secretary of State, I wrote a number of articles questioning her fitness for the job, given Dr. Rice's history of being less than forthcoming with the truth regarding Iraq and other international affairs. As expec

World leaders and political pundits have speculated that the January 9, 2005 Palestinian elections may have set up some new opportunities for renewed Middle East peacemaking efforts. This is encouraging. However, I suspect that Middle East peace will depe

Congress should be applauded for allocating funds to fight the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. However, along with the funding, Congress needs to address some spending policies that are having a negative impact on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Perhaps fore

A recent Cornell University survey found that almost half of all Americans believe that the U.S. government should restrict the civil liberties of Muslim Americans. This bigoted, racist attitude is quite simply appalling. It essentially favors racial prof

The Turin cinema museum is the first of it's kind in Italy and Europe. Within the walls of the historic and beautiful Mole Antonelliana lies an amazing and interactive museum dedicated to the magical world of the movies.

I don't feel sorry for Cinderella anymore. Now, I know the truth about the little so-and-so. In truth, she is a spoiled child of loving parents. She suffers from ADHD and a huge case of selfishness with a side order of self-pity.

Your first-born child has been the center of your life for his or her entire life, so it is no wonder that you are going to need to prepare your toddler for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. In order to make the transition from only child to s

The language of every child contributes to and is developed by reading. The path begins with listening to stories, then following the adult read to self-reading for enjoyment and meaning. Along this part, the most important tool children learn to master a

Artist Shepard Fairey submitted the following manifesto to support the image of Andre the Giant that he designed as an experiment in phenomenology. Over a decade later, the sticker and stenciled versions of it are found pasted all over the world. This w

Despite stiff competition from video and computer games along with a host of music, cell phone, pager, and PDA entertainment choices for today's harried generation, there's still something to be said for a good old-fashioned book. The beauty of classic li

There's usually at least one in every house; the windowless room that defies decorating. Maybe it's the narrow kitchen in your townhouse, or the den you built in your basement, or the afterthought fourth bedroom. Whatever the case, how can you make it fee

There are big changes coming for students who are taking the SAT test starting in March, 2005 as part of the process of getting into a college or university.

Learning more about the basics of online classes can help you decide if they're right for you, and once you enroll, let you get the most out of the experience.

Hunter S. Thompson created his own style of journalism by crossing the line between observer and particpant on a daily basis--often drunker than a skunk...

Ever been sitting in your home office and feel like the walls are closing in on you? Are you more depressed at home than anywhere else? Do you dread walking up that driveway because you just don't feel right within those walls?

The loss of a beloved pet is always an emotional time, but it can be particularly traumatic for a child. As a parent, you can help your child through this tough time by simply being available to them. After that, there are quite a few additional things